By continuing to view the drug information, you agree to abide by such terms of use. GENERIC NAME: CETIRIZINE - ORAL (seh-TEER-ah-zeen) BRAND NAME(S): Zyrtec. USES: Cetirizine is an antihistamine used to relieve allergy symptoms such as watery eyes, runny nose, itching eyes/nose, sneezing, hives, and itching.
Mothballs are extremely toxic! Mothballs are made of white crystals of two very dangerous chemicals, para-dichlorobenzene (1,4-dichlorobenzene) and/or naphthalene. Both chemicals are solid at room temperature but produce very strong, toxic vapors. Mothballs are sold as flakes or pressed into cakes.
The fumes given off by the naphthalene in mothballs kills the larvae. Modern mothballs use a different chemical, called para-dichlorobenzene (p-DCB) because naphthalene is flammable. This compound, like naphthalene, gives off a strong odor and can kill moth larvae.